Patients starting on a slightly higher dose (5 mg or more) may see earlier weight changes compared to those beginning at the introductory 2.5 mg dose
27 In a case-control study conducted in Mexico, 82 infertile patients diagnosed with rASRM stages III endometriosis were randomly divided into two groups
The agency then set deadlines for compounders making products that were essentially copies of FDA-approved semaglutide products

Weeks 1-4: Initiation Phase Starting dose is low to minimize GI side effects Most patients notice reduced appetite within the first 1-2 weeks Mild nausea is common and typically improves within days Weight loss: 2-5 pounds (mostly water and initial caloric reduction) Key focus: Establish protein intake targets and begin resistance training if not already active Baseline DEXA scan and comprehensive bloodwork completed Months 2-3: Dose Escalation Dose increases every 4 weeks toward therapeutic range Appetite suppression becomes more consistent GI side effects may temporarily recur with each dose increase Weight loss: 1-2 pounds per week typical Patients often report improved energy, better sleep, reduced cravings Follow-up bloodwork to check metabolic markers Months 4-6: Therapeutic Phase Most patients have reached their maintenance dose Steady, consistent weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week Visible changes in body composition and clothing fit Metabolic markers (fasting glucose, triglycerides, HbA1c) typically improving Follow-up DEXA scan to verify fat loss vs

VK2735 was well tolerated, with mostly mild/moderate adverse events and low discontinuations
Its generally given once a week on the same day every week